How do I get to the Lithgow glow worm Tunnel?

Getting there and parking

Turn off Bells Line of Road at Clarence (Zig Zag Railway).
Follow the gravel road through Newnes State Forest for 39km.
Continue on Glow Worm Tunnel Road until you reach the carpark.
From here, it’s an easy 1km walk along the railway formation to the tunnel entrance.

How long is the glow worm Tunnel Walk?

400m
Enjoy the easy 1km walk to the tunnel entrance, past an impressive landscape of tall forests, lush tree ferns, narrow gorges and stunning pagoda rock formations. The 400m-long tunnel was built in the early 1900s as part of the railway for the thriving mining industry at Newnes.

Is the glow worm tunnel man made?

The Glowworm Tunnel is a disused railway tunnel between Lithgow, New South Wales and Newnes, New South Wales, Australia. It is notable for its resident glow-worms, the bioluminescent larvae of Arachnocampa richardsae, a type of fungus gnat….Glowworm Tunnel.

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Do you need a 4WD to get to glow worm Tunnel?

Any vehicle other than a large offroad syle 4WD will require very low speeds most of the way past Bungleboori Picnic Area. A 2WD vehicle with normal clearance will make it as there are no serious washouts although there is a tricky section down a steep dip leading to a bridge very close to the end.

Where are the glow worms in Blue Mountains?

Grand Canyon, Blackheath – For serious adventurers Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Blue Mountains (check out my guide to Grand Canyon walk), and it’s even more spectacular at night. The wet rainforest on the bottom of the canyon is home to a large colony of glow worms.

Can you see glow worms in winter?

The most spectacular glow worm displays can be seen during the warmer, wetter months, from December to March, and can be found at the following locations.

Where are glow worms in NSW?

Where To Find Glow Worm Caves Near Sydney

Lithgow, Blue Mountains. Experience the wonder of the historic 400m glow worm tunnel in the Wollemi National Park, lit by thousands of glow worms.
Bilpin, Blue Mountains. Get you up close to this amazing natural wonder on a tour of the glow worm colony.
Glow Worm Glen, Bundanoon.

Can you see glow worms during the day?

Can I see the glow worms during the day time? The glow worm tour is a night tour. The glow worms are found in a cave that has a large opening allowing too much light during daylight hours to see the glow of the glow worms.

Where is the Glow Worm Tunnel in Lithgow?

Accessed by Glow Worm Tunnel Road , the road travels through Wollemi National Park and to the walking track to the Glow Worm Tunnel. The road is accessible by 2wd and is an easy trip

Is it safe to walk Glow Worm tunnel?

Please stay on the walking track to protect the fragile ecosystem in this World Heritage-listed national park. Glow Worm Tunnel walking track is a short, easy walking track, only a 2.5hour drive from Sydney. It’s popular with families and Sydneysiders keen to see glow worms in their natural environment.

Can you see glow worms in Burralow Creek?

Both Burralow Creek and Horseshoe Falls have much bigger glow worm colonies. But the setting of the tunnel and the hike to reach it make this site quite special. Another plus is that in the tunnel, you can see the glow worms in daylight hours. The main downside to Lithgow glow worm tunnel is its popularity.

How did glow worm Road get its name?

A hundred or so years ago, horse-drawn coaches transported materials for the construction of Newnes Oil Works & the Wolgan Valley Railway along this road. Today it’s reserved for bushwalkers – the few adventurers who know about this trail and prefer it to the short walk from the Glow Worm Road car park.

How do I get to the Lithgow glow worm Tunnel? Getting there and parking Turn off Bells Line of Road at Clarence (Zig Zag Railway). Follow the gravel road through Newnes State Forest for 39km. Continue on Glow Worm Tunnel Road until you reach the carpark. From here, it’s an easy 1km walk along the…